Travel

Travel Note

Required Wedding Day Dress Code

The color scheme for our day will be neutral version of browns, tans, and greens. We ask that you please choose an outfit that falls in these three categories. Keep in mind we will be on a cliff side for the ceremony, so plan a jacket/shawl/pants/long dress situation that fits a formal dress code for best comfort. You will find a link to a google document made of inspiration photos for your reference below just click 'View'. If you are unsure about the color of your outfit you are more than welcome to reach out to us!

Travel Note

UK Travel Requirements Starting Jan. 2025 and EU Travel Requirements Starting in 2026

***UPDATE AS OF 4.22.2025 regarding traveling to the UK*** There is a travel application requirement to travel to the UK (which is no longer part of the EU) that started in Jan. 2025. Thanks to the best man, Kyle, he discovered this through his trip research! The wedding is located in Northern Ireland, which is the UK, so ALL guests attending must complete this application before traveling. Here are 2 links with more information regarding the ETA (electronic travel authorization): https://uk.usembassy.gov/worldwide-travel-alert-new-entry-requirements-for-us-citizens-traveling-or-transiting-through-united-kingdom-airports-effective-january-8-2025/ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#apply-for-an-eta Here is a direct link to either download the app or use the website to submit your application. Once it is submitted the final decision will come to the email you use in your application: https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/easier-on-the-app ***PREVIOUS UPDATE regarding traveling to the EU*** Officially this requirement will not start until Q4 of 2026, so it will NOT be needed to attend the wedding this year. We are leaving the website link for your own information if you would like it: http://etias.com

Travel Note

Travel Information & Recommendations

In case you were unawares, Southern Ireland is its own country (Republic of Ireland) and their currency is Euros and Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom and their currency is Pounds. Keep this in mind if you choose to bring country specific currency (we recommend having a small supply in case of an emergency). Otherwise it is actually really easy to use a credit card for your purchases (VISA and MasterCard are universally accepted. American Express is often accepted. Discover is rarely accepted over seas). When using a credit card you are subject to the exchange rate of your credit care company/bank on that day. You will get the best rate if you choose to run the purchase in that country's currency, not in the US dollars when asked on a kiosk as you make a purchase. We encourage each of you to build your own vacation leading up to or after the celebrations with any family or friends you wish! The only thing we do ask if that you respect the intimate guest list created for festivities on Sunday May 18th and Monday May 19th. These are the people we have chosen to be surrounded by and delight in time intentionally spent together building new memories. Please visit the "Schedule" section for a break down of the events across May 18th to 19th, 2025 - we cannot wait to see you there!

House Or Rental

Air BnB Information

We have rented two Air BnB Homes that are a 5 minute drive apart for all of our guests to stay at from May 17th to 20th (Sat to Tues). Each guest will have an assigned room upon their arrival, but these assignments are not concrete. If you all would like to mix it up you can do so at your own negotiations (may the odds be ever in your favor). Final RSVPs are now due by March 31st, 2025 and final Air BnB payments are due by May 1st, 2025. If guests choose to not attend or stay in their own lodging costs will fluctuate. It is our pleasure to let you know that if you elect to stay in the Air BnB from May 17th to 20th then all of your meals will be provided starting with dinner on May 17th through breakfast prior to check-out on May 20th. We are accounting for all dietary restrictions. Groceries will be purchased on your behalf for breakfasts and all other meals will either be catered or completed by a private chef on site. The schedule is as follows: ~ Breakfast (May 18th -20th): Groceries purchased on your behalf for May 18th and 20th / catered on May 19th ~ Lunch: self purchased at bride & groom events on May 18th / catered on May 19th ~ Dinner: local pizza provided to eat upon your arrival May 17th / private chef May 18th & 19th If you have items you would specifically like to order you can go to this website to place an online grocery order to be delivered to the Air BnB: https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/?srsltid=AfmBOooZ8kNxLbZ7-ksKP68Wb4QQd0Ic5czN15_RMdXniiwQV8y7U1ES Will and I will be checking in the afternoon of May 17th, so please inform us if you are having groceries delivered and the approximate time (we will be happy to take care of the rest)! You are responsible for your own lodging and food if you plan to stay in the area prior or post wedding festivities. We have visited all of Southern Ireland on a friends vacay in 2023, so if you would like any recommendations give us a ring.

House Or Rental

The Old Mount Manor

All guests who choose to stay in the Air BnB will be at this location. The following is a list of bedroom, type of beds, and guests assigned to that room. This location will be primarily only for guests' use. However, on the day of the wedding the men will hanging out and getting ready at this location. If you would prefer to stay in your own accommodations please inform us by March 31st, 2025 so all costs can be adjusted. Bedroom 1 (1 King): Jackie & Kyle Bedroom 2 (1 King): Andrea & Lauren Bedroom 3 (1 King): Danielle & Colby Bedroom 4 (1 King): Stephen & Sean

House Or Rental

The North Coast Villa

The following is a list of bedrooms and guest assignments. Family members and their significant others will be staying at The North Coast Villa. This location will host all meals and wedding day preparation activities. All guests attending are welcome to come and go freely from this location. If you would prefer to stay in your own accommodations please inform us by March 31st, 2025 so all costs can be adjusted. Bedroom 1: Taylor & Will Bedroom 2: Heidi & Scott Bedroom 3: Alysha & Ryan Bedroom 4: Hunter Bedroom 5: Allison & Alex Bedroom 6 and 7: Overflow and Staging

Flight

Aer Lingus or any other preferred airline of your choosing

There are many ways for each of you to make your way to Northern Ireland. Below are some suggestions to help you along the way. Landing Date: May 17th, 2025 We recommend flying in no later than May 17th. There will be wedding activities starting on Sunday May 18th for all guests attending. Airline: Consider looking at flight through Aer Lingus. This is an airline that specifically has flights from a handful of major US airports directly into Dublin, Ireland. Airports in Ireland with the approximate drive times to our Air BnB/Wedding location: 1. Dublin Airport - 2 hours 45 mins 2. Belfast Airport - 1 hour Below is a link to a helpful website when planning a trip to Ireland!

Rental Car

Rental Car Company of your choosing

Oh another important Ireland fact to know. They drive on the opposite side of the road! So the driver will be on the right side of the car and driving on the left side of the road. Please keep this in mind if you plan to rent a car, but according to Will after about 15 minutes "it's not so bad." As you are looking at prices do know that it will be cheaper to rent a manual vehicle instead of an automatic (drive at your own risk). Don't forget to check if any of your credit cards or car insurance companies have built in insurance for car rentals, so you don't pay for additional coverage. If you plan to fly into Southern Ireland (i.e. Dublin Airport) and then drive to Northern Ireland there is an additional fee for taking the vehicle across country borders. Otherwise there are no other significant restrictions. Please note guests are responsible for planning their own transportation and coordinating with other guests upon their choosing.

Rental Car

Free Now

European countries do not use Uber or Lyft, but instead use a company called 'Free Now' which works the exact same as both Uber/Lyft. The only difference is instead of a local picking you up in their personal car, it will be a taxi driver in a taxi cab. They do this to preserve the taxi driving occupation. The link gives you more information and so you know which app to download.

Train

Irish Rail and Translink UK

We have used the linked website (Rome2Rio) when we did our Europe trip in 2022, but there are many others ways to research train or bus options from any of the airport locations. Feel free to reach out to us if you would like any help with navigating your travels! Average Fare: $45-70 US dollars